• Dan Kelly introduced the NHL to St. Louis as the Blues radio announcer. He went on become one of many legendary sportscasters to come out of St. Louis. Kelly passed away 25 years ago Monday. [St. Louis Post Dispatch]

• Nobody wants Russia to win over the U.S. more than Vladimir Putin - NOBODY. Putin is still irked about the goings on of the Cold War. The ultimate revenge (for him) is to beat the US on Russian soil, even if it costs the Russian people everything. [Reuters]

• One win away from the MSHSL finals, Achiever Academy has dropped out of their sectional tournament. An anonymous email was sent to the Minnesota State High School League questioning the eligibility of several players on the Achiever Academy girls hockey team. Achiever Academy is a sports-intensive learning institution. [Twin Cities Pioneer Press]